North Bengal

North Bengal is a region of northwestern Bangladesh and northern West Bengal, India, located west of the Jamuna River and north of the Padma River. North Bengal's principal settlements are Rajshahi, Darjeeling, Dhaka, and Bardwan. During the 19th century, the region had a 63% Hindu majority and a 37% Muslim minority, with the entire population consisting of ethnic Bengalis. 92.3% of the population consisted of farmers, as the region was known for its agricultural output.